FT SeriesLondon DesignA special edition featuring Greenwich Peninsula’s new Design District, the return of 70s home classics and more© Maite de OrbeHow London’s Greenwich Peninsula became a bustling Design DistrictThe south London neighbourhood has been transformed into a home for artists, makers and all manner of creativesWhat 1970s design got right — and why it deserves a comebackAs we spend more time at home, the classics of the ’70s are back to show us how to meld cosiness with glamourIlse Crawford: ‘People aren’t so satisfied with things that just look nice’A polymath whose sensual, immersive approach has inspired a generation to take interiors seriouslyElectronic waste — what can designers do?Old mobile phones, laptops, tablets — as the global e-waste mountain gets higher practical solutions are requiredSee the sights at London’s Design FestivalThere are plenty of in-person events to savour this month. Here’s what to see and where to see it
